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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1936
Page
8
North Carolina health officials urge spring immunization for diphtheria as most cases occur in fall. Immunization takes one to four months to confer protection, so vaccinate by spring for entry to school next year. Last year 1720 cases and 168 deaths reported.
Desk sergeants at the police station adopt a new eight hour shift system replacing the prior two eight hour shifts. Kenneth Elling on becomes desk sergeant for 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. W B Ridge serves 4 P.M. to midnight and House from midnight to 8 A.M. Ellington’s promotion was approved by the city council after recommendations from the police chief city manager and public safety committee. Lonnie Bersman joins as a fourth class patrolman.
Winston-Salem authorities say Dr. J B Whittington, superintendent, faced no blame after an inquiry into a child's death from pneumonia following a refusal to admit due to lack of a week's prepaid fee. The board ruled the hospital must take emergencies or charity cases without upfront payment and found no fault by the hospital staff.
Police observed John Way at 2 30 this morning near the Grace Hotel on South Main street. He entered the hotel and reappeared with a bulge under his coat a large Maltese cat dropped to the sidewalk. Way said I didnt steal it and was booked on drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The car belonged to the hotel.
News comes of the sudden death of Henry L. Sherrod in Birmingham Alabama after a heart attack early this morning. He was former owner of Standard Ice Company and served as a WWI first lieutenant. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Candler Sherrod and three children, plus siblings. Funeral plans were not announced.
Mrs Paul Spencer was injured on Wrenn Street when hit by a bicycle ridden on the sidewalk by Lawrence King of 1108 English Street. Police warn sidewalk riding is illegal and threaten court citations if youth cooperation fails.
Piedmont league directors will hold a special meeting in Durham to discuss the Portsmouth Norfolk dispute after recent franchise grants were overruled by W G Bramham, president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
Funeral services for Julius I. Nance 78 were held at Wes ley Memorial Methodist church with Dr J D Williams and Rev B M Needham officiating. Interment was in Floral Garden cemetery. Choir sang Face to Face Nearer My God to Thee In the Hour of Trial and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were G B Bowden J H Carroll G O Kearns L R Loflin D B Lynch and V E Hayworth.
Funeral services for Mrs. Verta Roach Mabe aged 17 who died at a local hospital were held at 3 30 this afternoon at the residence 937 Council street with Dr A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church and Rev C K Gentry pastor of the First Wesleyan Methodist church officiating Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery Pallbearers included Clyde Jarrell Raymond Ashley Roy Reetor Paul Rouse Melvin Shankie and Eugene Gentry The choirs from the First Wesleyan Methodist church and a solo by Frank Dinnard and Miss Velma Gentry accompanied by the church choir accompanied the service
Jean Pauel Bala Bell died at her parents home on Tate street after several days with scarlet fever. Born January 29 1934 in Hamlet she was the daughter of Paul J. Bell and Vivian Hell. Survived by parents two sisters Virgie Neney two brothers Thomas Gordon grandparents Mrs E A Downey High Point and Mr and Mrs J E Bell New Bern funeral Sunday 2 PM Mary Love Cemetery Hamlet with services from Sechrest Funeral Home at 1130 AM.
Dr P E Lindley professor at High Point College spoke to the First Evangelical and Reformed Church Sunday School council Friday night on Religious Education defined as helping others gain more from Christian life and experience. Supper followed led by Mrs M F Crooks. Reports covered all departments and first quarter progress.
By order of Mrs Audrey W Garrett president of the North Carolina Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars the department council meeting moved from April 26 to Sunday April 19 in High Point. The session opens at 11 o clock with an attractive program for visitors.
A hearing on a temporary restraining order to stop railroads from further reducing freight rates on intrastate shipments of gasoline and oil was continued in Winston-Salem until May 4. The proceeding was postponed from the previous date.
An erroneous report claimed Dr E G Foushee of Greensboro spoke at High Point college chapel yesterday. The actual speaker was Dr N G Bethea a prominent member of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference.
Friends announce that C. Be Lehmann III is ill and was admitted to Guilford General Hospital yesterday.
Fire Chief ER K Ingram issued two permits today. Gordy of 423 Willowbrook Street receives a permit for one new room at a cost of 100 dollars. Mrs Cora E Willis reroofs her Phillips Street residence between English and Bradshaw Streets for 90 dollars.
Funeral services for Frank Allen who took his own life near Springfield church will be held Sunday at 3 pm at Springfield Friends church. Rev R L Smith and Miss Clara I Cox will conduct with Junior Order members providing pallbearers and graveside rites. Interment in the church cemetery. Allen, born May 29 1882 in Darlington SC, moved to High Point about 35 years ago and later to the Asheboro road residence. He was a farmer and a member of Guilford Council No 23 Junior Order United American Mechanics. He married Ermie Boles on September 13 1904. survivors include Nell Smart Allen foster daughter, a foster son Leon Allen, two brothers and two sisters. The body will be removed to the residence this afternoon at 4 o clock.
Joyce Hepler six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Hepler of route 2 Thomasville was struck on South Main Street as she wandered from an older companion. Curtis Hollineworth 28 of Jamestown was jailed on reckless driving and improper brakes charges. Joyce was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital with facial injuries and bruises. doctors expected possible dismissal this afternoon if condition holds.
The NCCPA held its three day session in Raleigh with a focus on business and administration. Committee reports were acted upon and officers were elected at the meeting's close.
Reported rule in Czecho Slovakia restricts drivers from smoking behind the wheel amid concerns over road accidents caused by in-car smoking. Authorities urge compliance to reduce traffic incidents and improve road safety.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with a 11 a m sermon on the Two Covenants. An evangelistic service follows at 7 15 p m. The Wesleyan Young People visit Sandy Ridge Prison camp for a monthly service at 3 p m.
The first Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m. Pastor Dr C C Williamson preaches at 11 a m on Communion Meditation. Communion service follows. At 7 30 p m Dr Williamson preaches Abide With Us. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock.
Rev H H Robbins will lead both morning and evening worship with sermons on Christ Manifesting Himself and What Most People Want. Bible school at 9 30 Young People meet at 6 45 and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30.
The Evangelical and Reformed congregation reports the morning sermon titled Then Jesus Came. The evening message follows The Proper Use of God Given Instruments and Agencies at 7 30 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Sunday school at 9 45 a m and prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Early morning prayer at 6 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am mark the kickoff. The 11 am sermon launches a two week revival with Rev. Dallas Saunders as evangelist. Saunders preaches at 7 30 pm each evening. the public is invited to attend.
Rev C Francis Noble pastor at 612 Highland Avenue announces Bible School at 9 45 with Prof Paul B Colins of Lincolnton NC and his quartet to render special music for Bible school and the 11 o clock service The message is Occupy Till I Come A Young People meeting at 6 pm Evangelistic message Bible study and prayer Wednesday night at 7 30.
Church services listed for tomorrow include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 945 a m and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 a m Evening service at 7 2 not sure of exact time follow from parish notice
A fire at the Marsh Furniture company on Davis street and Mangum avenue caused negligible damage about 7 20 last night. Firemen said dust and inflammable materials near the boiler sparked ignition. Sprinklers operated before the apparatus arrived. Companies one two six and the aerial responded. A second fire yesterday afternoon at 317 Willow brook street was a grass fire with no damage.
Christian Sunday school at 9 45. Preaching at 11 and 7 30. The 11 o clock service will be in charge of Carl Culler. The Young People union meets each Sunday evening at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. Henry Moffitt will be in charge of the service Wednesday evening. Choir practice each Wednesday evening at 7 00.
Rev Ben Millikan of Archdale Friends church will lead the Sunday morning service at Friends Springfield. Miss Clara I Cox will preach at Arch dale church in an exchange of pulpits. At 6 30 Sunday night the three Christian Endeavor societies of Springfield church hold their regular meetings.
Bible School at 9 45 in the morning. At 11 00 Dr Elbert Russell of Duke University will deliver the message. Mrs E T Erickson speaks at 7 30 in the evening. Prayer service at 7 30 Wednesday. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 7 30 Friday.
The Church of God at 1012 Asheboro Street announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a morning preaching service at 11 a.m. with a visiting quartet and minister from Hendersonville. An evening program begins at 7:45 p.m. following a 6:45 p.m. Young People’s meeting, featuring a string band from Hendersonville.
Warning issued by First National Bank of Thomasville about counterfeit twenty dollar notes circulating in Davidson County. Affected bills passed in Lexington and near High Point. two notes with different serial numbers but identical plate and face numbers.
The Main Street church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with sermons by the pastor at 11 a m. The youths perform their play The Rock at 7 30 p m. The stewards meet Monday at 7 39 p m and the meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Dr W A Lambeth will speak on Ultimate Beliefs in Beauty Truth and Goodness at the 11am service. The High Point college a capella choir will perform at 7 30pm. C Arthur Kirkman will address the young people's supper at 6pm on The Church. A joint meeting of the senior and junior boards of stewards is set for Monday at 6 30pm.
Calvary Church schedules a nine o'clock school session and eleven o'clock baptism rights and new church vows. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m and Rev H M Needham preaches at 7 30 p m with prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The Seventh Day Adventist church lists a prayer meeting at 7:30 p m on Wednesday and Sabbath school at 9:30 a m next Saturday. A home missionary meeting follows at 10:45 with Elder W L Killen leading devotional hour at 11:20. Children meet at 3 p m for study and Missionary Volunteers gather at 4:15 p m.
Special to The Entrope reports Robert Henry Holliday Jr infant son of Dr and Mrs R H Holliday of this city died suddenly at 5 30 this morning at their Elliott Drive home. Born a week ago at City Memorial Hospital the infant and mother were moved to Clinton N C on Monday for services and burial.
Charles D. Alexander 58 a Kan napolis founder and former Rowan County resident died at his home last night Survived by his widow three sons and a daughter Funeral services set for tomorrow at 3 p m
Noted feminist crossword like clues and wordplay entries challenge solvers with hints about suffrage figures and related terms across horizontal and vertical lines.
Funeral services for Mrs. F O Bulla 35 who died at the family home six miles south of Asheboro will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon from the home. Burial will be in Charlotte Methodist Protestant church cemetery four miles west of Asheboro. Surviving are four daughters Emma Bulla Mrs EB Underwood Mrs J C Pearce and Betty Bulla and two sons James and George Bulla
S T Wood aged 31 president of the Tryon Chamber of Commerce died in a local hospital after a two week illness from pneumonia.
A Methodist Protestant Rankin Memorial rally will be held Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30 oclock. Sunday worship is at 9 45 a m with Rev E Suits preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Junior and Senior C B societies meet at 6 30 p m.
The notice lists a morning sermon by Rev J Clay Madison on Personal Religion and an evening talk titled To Whom Shall I Go. Activities include Junior Church Your Church You, Sunday school at 9 45, Young People and Junior activities at 6 30, Women’s Fellowship Monday 3 30, Men’s Fellowship supper Wednesday 6 30.
Sunday school at 9 45. Preaching at 11. Rev Wilber Walton will lead. A pageant titled The Path of Life will be presented by the C B E Society in the afternoon.
Masses Sunday are at 8 and 10. No evening service this Sunday. Daily mass at 7 30 a m with evening offerings at 7 30. Catholic beliefs planations to resume. Sessions are heard Saturdays from 7 to p m.
The Lutheran church schedules a Sunday 11 o'clock sermon titled Whose Own We Are based on 1 Corinthians 3:16 19. A second 7 30 p m sermon themed When a Broken.
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